Design Manager

Bovis; Arundel; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave

EAP

Gym discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Bovis is recruiting a Design Manager for a major public sector project near the coast in West Sussex. You will start at the Euston office during pre-construction and move on site when the project goes live, coordinating with the senior design team and stakeholders.

The role requires delivering design management across pre-bid to handover, strong leadership of consultants, knowledge of CDM and RIBA Work Stages, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• CSCS card and relevant construction qualifications.
• Experience delivering design management from pre-construction to handover.
• Ability to liaise with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Building Safety Act.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design management on projects using experience and judgement.
• Coordinate with senior project team and stakeholders.
• Represent the business with clients and supply chain partners.
• Manage consultant design through pre-construction and delivery.
• Lead design reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Bid for new work and establish external relationships.

Skills

Design management

Communication skills

Judgement & decision making

Leadership of consultants

Presentation skills

IT skills

BIM & digital delivery

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF Editing

Adobe InDesign

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Design Manager for an up and coming public sector project based near the coast in West Sussex. You will be based at our Euston office while the project is in pre-construction and will then be based on site once the project goes live.

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for delivering design management on projects from pre-bid to handover working with the senior project team, supported by senior members of the Design Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Design Management on projects using relevant experience and judgement
• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
• Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Manage complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
• Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations
• Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
• Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
• Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA).
• Report to the Head of Design Management / Lead Design Manager / Senior Design Manager (as appropriate) at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
• Manage design through internal project governance with support from seniors e.g.:
• Bid and conversion commitment reviews
• Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
• Internal and external audits
• Appropriate CSCS card for the role
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential skills

• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Act Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
• Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
• Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners with support from senior Design Management Team
• Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
• Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes; Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
• Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor
• Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details
• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC
• Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements
• Knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations
• Knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.
• Commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility
• Understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.
• Experience in managing consultants and design teams
• Experience in being a key client interface
• Experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages
• Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives
• Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations
• Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments with support from seniors
• Experience in the use of project control mechanisms.
• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision and prioritise safety in every aspect of the role
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and external partners
• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.
• Collaboration with all levels of design managers across the business to share best practices, lessons learnt and offer cross project support.
• Uphold and demonstrate the company values

We will provide:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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